By sharing my passion for science, I hope to inspire others to appreciate the wonder, beauty and awesome power of nature and the universe around us.
As a scholar of nature and science, I strive to appreciate all that is in the world that surrounds us. I am dedicated to hard work, peace, ethical use of information and communicating the wonders of the universe to humankind.
I’m convinced that the human spirit has infinite potential and, as a leader, I am committed to respecting the human spirit that is unique within each one of us. I strive to aid others in their quest for personal growth. Mutual respect for our unique gifts and talents will dictate how we interact. Clearly, together we are better. We can explore farther and learn to love the elegance of the universe around us.
Dr. Kelly Korreck, an astrophysicist, works on understanding the Sun, its activity, and how to best observe it with the ultimate goal of learning how to live with our nearest stellar neighbor.
I worked with an amazing international team to build the High Resolution Coronal Imager (Hi-C) Sounding Rocket which, during its brief five minutes of flight captured the highest resolution images ever of the solar corona in the extreme ultraviolet.
I was a science Co-I, head of Science Operations, and Project Manager of the Solar Wind Electron Alpha and Proton (SWEAP) Instrument Suite which is aboard NASA’s Parker Solar Probe – a mission to touch the Sun’s corona. #hottestcoolestmissiontothesun”
I love talking to the public about astronomy, our Sun and exploring our solar system and beyond. I am so lucky that I get the opportunity!
I am honored to be an “IF/THEN” Ambassador with the goal of advancing science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people.
I’ve had the distinct pleasure of creating three planetarium shows about my work on the Parker Solar Probe and on Space Weather.
I did a segment on chemistry in an educational video for high school Juniors and Seniors. The final product can be found at: learner.org. My segment in this video, from 14:15-19:37, describes the chemistry of the Sun.
I worked on a series of educational programs to bring the excitement of science to the Hill. Space on the Hill is a semi-regular briefing series, co-sponsored with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO). These briefings are designed to educate Hill staff about the astronomical sciences.
I’m a cartoon! The cartoon!
IF/THEN VIRTUAL STEM FAIR SERIES: Going on a Trip to the Sun – https://nepris.com/sessions/session/detail/72325
Mt. Cuba Observatory, University of Delaware, 7pm (Open to Public)
American Geophysical Union Fall meeting (For Conference attendees only)
To contact me for speaking engagements please email: KellyKorreckifthen@gmail.com
Extreme Spacecrafting: NASA’s Parker Solar Probe –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKxoa-x45QA
Dr. Kelly Korreck, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Science Operations Lead for SWEAP Instrument Suite aboard Parker Solar Probe and Tony Case, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Solar Probe Cup Instrument Scientist.
“Our Sun in High Definition” with Kelly Korreck – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rju47mVr08
NASA At Fenway:
https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/12985
I love talking to the public about astronomy, our beautiful sky, and the exciting hunt for planets outside out solar system. I am so lucky that I get the opportunity!
Segment on NBC
STEM in 30 From Intern to Astrophysics: Dr. Kelly Korreck, My path.
Solar Physicist Dr. Kelly Korreck tells the story of her career from a young University of Michigan undergraduate student to being a Solar Physicist for the NASA Parker Solar Probe.
Learn About the Sun with Solar Physicist Dr. Kelly Korreck.
Solar Physicist Dr. Kelly Korreck provides an in depth look of her exploration of the Sun and its effects on Space Weather.
Parker Solar Probe Outreach at NASA Kennedy Space Flight Center.
You don’t get to swim in the sun’s atmosphere unless you can prove you belong there. And the Parker Solar Probe’s Faraday cup, a key sensor aboard the $1.5 billion NASA mission launching this summer, earned its stripes last week by enduring testing in a homemade contraption designed to simulate the sun.
“Chemistry of the Sun” aimed at high school students. Atoms and Light
Exploring Atomic and Electronic Structure
Hosted by Michael McCarthy
As a solar physicist, Dr. Kelly Korreck investigates the critical details of how the Sun and other stars work. To pursue this goal, Korreck builds and operates scientific instruments that are launched into space aboard satellites.
Solar physicist, Dr. Kelly Korreck, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, researches high energy phenomena associated with shock physics in the heliosphere and in astronomical systems such as supernova remnants. #Groundbreaker
I am committed to increasing equity and support for underrepresented minorities in the science fields, especially women in STEM. I firmly believe in mentoring. We all have something to learn and to teach each other. Here are some of the mentorship and community support efforts I am or have been involved in:
We all work better when we work together!
Working together to a common goal is always welcome! Contact me with opportunities in the following categories:
– Space weather scientific studies
– Space weather instrumentation
– Mentoring girls and women in STEM (also see itsaboutstardust.com)
– Creating inclusive workplaces
– Leadership training
– Public speaking on the Sun, space weather, leading technical teams
Twitter Handle: @KellyKorreck
Blog: whyyesiamarocketscientist
LinkedIn: Kelly Korreck
Instagram: @kellysolark
